Colfax, CA

Colfax, California

Colfax, California, in Placer county, is 30 miles NE of Roseville, California (center to center) and 46 miles NE of Sacramento, California. The city is in the Sacramento area. There are 1,496 residents in Colfax.

The People and Families of Colfax

In Colfax, about 48% of adults are married. People in Colfax are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colfax had a median family income of $43,125.

Political Inclinations

Colfax folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Colfax Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Colfax that were owner-occupied was 51%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Colfax, 90% of commuters drive to work. Colfax offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Colfax strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Colfax, CA

Comparing Colfax to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Colfax Almanac

Colfax Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colfax Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Colfax residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Colfax, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Starbucks in Colfax

Colfax High Schools (2004)

COLFAX HIGH
24995 BEN TAYLOR ROAD
530-346-2284
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 973 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24

Colfax Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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